Community

Norwood: CVS Pharmacy on Bainbridge Avenue Reopens

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Following the early morning commercial fire which destroyed several small businesses on Bainbridge Avenue, located between East 205th and East 206th Streets in Norwood on Oct. 10, 2023, and which damaged the CVS pharmacy adjacent to those businesses, the store has since reopened.

MTA & Gov. Hochul Provide Service Update Following 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is advising customers that the regional transit system is continuing to operate safely and normally following a 4.0 magnitude aftershock recorded in New Jersey at 5:59 p.m. on Friday, April 5, that was felt throughout the service region.

Future of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center Still Uncertain

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
The future of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC), as well as the many programs it provides, continues to remain in jeopardy as its representatives negotiate with a developer to sell the property, along with a private home the center owns on the block. Simultaneously, community residents, congregants, and users of VCJC are hoping the center’s management will listen to their concerns and how its potential closure would leave a void in the community.

Health Check: What is Public Health and How Does it Impact You?

By RAISHA HERNANDEZ
This year, National Public Health Week takes place from April 1 to April 7. It’s intended to remind us of the importance of public health and the power of teamwork to improve health outcomes. Public health describes the activities carried out by communities, governments, and organizations to promote good health for the whole population. At Montefiore, one of the largest healthcare institutions in the city, public health takes center stage.